Possibilty of new Yamaha SR400 in the states

[HondaFanatic]

For all the standard fans who don't want something as big as the new Honda CB1100



Here's the link from cycleworld

http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/12/17...ied-in-the-us/

What do you think? How many out there would be a player for a 400cc single?

[schlitz]

Looks good. I approve (as long as they keep the kick start ).

[Bryster]

Originally Posted by schlitz

Looks good. I approve (as long as they keep the kick start ).

Was at a ride the other day admiring an early Z1000 72ish, I think. The owner had removed the kick starter, young fella sees us admiring the bike wanders over and declares it's missing a cover to protect the other drive sprocket shaft!

The wha?

We explained it was a "Kick starter" shaft, poor kid had no idea..... Probably thinks milk grows in cartons too.... \

The SR looks nice! would make the cultists happy to see another generation of them on the road.

[rider33]

A simple, clean, classic with a useful amount of displacement. Priced right it just might do well. If it's not too tinny I'd certainly consider it for a runabout and I love the kick start.

[GB]

No magic button will greatly reduce its appeal especially to new riders.

[Bueller]

Any minute now someone will chime in with complaints about lack of ABS, traction control, too little horsepower, if only it came with luggage, yada yada yada.

[motocopter]

Originally Posted by Bueller

Any minute now someone will chime in with complaints about lack of ..., too little horsepower, ....

It better come with at least the original 500cc's!

[joe cool]

Originally Posted by motocopter

It better come with at least the original 500cc's!

499cc to be exact and then we can get white bros. back to make big bore kits etc, etc. It would be nice of Yamaha to bring the sr back after all these years.

[mentalfloss]

Originally Posted by Bueller

Any minute now someone will chime in with complaints about lack of ABS, traction control, too little horsepower, if only it came with luggage, yada yada yada.

Why don't you go yell at kids that are thinking about coming into your yard....

[hexnut]

Looks good. I like it.

[Durangoman]

Knock it up to 500...

[pm9654]

Keep the kick starter, but also have electric!

[L.B.S.]

I'm the age where most of these "retro" bikes are too retro...

I couldn't wait for the bikes of my youth to get rid of chromed fenders, long, low chromed mufflers, spoked wheels, rear drum brakes etc.

That SR400, no, I would not really want. Neither would I want the CB1100 in it's as sold form, the way it sits. Close, but not quite.

I *would* want one of these:




And I'd prefer one of these:




(Well technically, I'd want THIS one, but...)

[dman]

Originally Posted by L.B.S.

I'm the age where most of these "retro" bikes are too retro...

I couldn't wait for the bikes of my youth to get rid of chromed fenders, long, low chromed mufflers, spoked wheels, rear drum brakes etc.

That SR400, no, I would not really want. Neither would I want the CB1100 in it's as sold form, the way it sits. Close, but not quite.

I think L.B.S and I are cut from the same cloth. In fact I never liked the SR in it's time here in the US ... I rode a few but found them slow and vibey, not that my FT500 Ascot was a rocket. Anyway, I'm not sure this SR is actually a retro. I think it's the same old bike they've been building since '78 or so.

-dman

[HondaFanatic]

Originally Posted by dman

I think it's the same old bike they've been building since '78 or so.

-dman

I think you're right. Only now updated with fuel injection.

Here's some info I dug up:

383 lb
27 horsepower
22 lb ft torque
3.17 fuel capacity

No word on mpg's but I'd imagine it's pretty high.

I love the clean look. Nice tank shape, gaiters, chrome fenders, wire spokes, and what looks to be a thick, comfortable seat. But the kick starter is a little too retro for me.